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Fire threat in crowded house prompts maid arrest and arrests
A paneled notice reports a smoldering blaze filling a house near two linen shops, alarmed bystanders and a maid seized for examination. Other items note the Bishop of Rochester escorted amid Lords debate, plus stock prices, patent water engines and theatre bills in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Peter Delme
William Stewart
Guildhall
Rochester
House of Lords
Samuel Burridge
Devon
Nathaniel Thorn
Ely
India
Royal Exchange
London
York Buildings
Blankas
NewsHam
New- Street
Norice
Macclesfield
Great Britain
Defaguliers